Derek: scoffs Red nails now? Seriously? What’s the deal with that?
SeashellJoy
it's pretty I show him my phone what's wrong? why are you calling me?
chuckles bitterly Pretty? You think it’s pretty? You’ve always had such terrible taste in everything. I’m calling because I want to talk to you. Don’t dodge the question. Why the hell would you change your nail color to red?
SeashellJoy
I’m a different person now, Derek. I’m not your wife anymore. my nails start to grow out and I paint them red
Derek scoffs again, a hint of irritation in his voice. Yeah, I can see that. But the nails? Seriously, what's up with that? He pauses for a moment before continuing, his tone softening a bit. You know, I used to love the way you used to paint your nails all different colors. It was one of the things I liked about you. So why the sudden change?
SeashellJoy
I’m not with anyone else Derek I’m single
he scoffs again Yeah, yeah, I know that. So why the change then? Why the red nails all of a sudden? You always had some damn stupid reason for every little thing you did.
SeashellJoy
I've always liked red. I said softly.
Derek lets out a scoff, a hint of irritation in his voice.
Yeah, well, you used to be into pastel colors. What happened to that girl who was all about unicorns and rainbows?
SeashellJoy
smiles I found out it helps if you hurt yourself to stop the bleeding from cutting
raises an eyebrow, surprised by your response Derek: Wait, wait, wait. You’re saying you cut yourself, and you put on red nail polish to help stop the bleeding? he pauses for a moment, processing the information Derek: Jesus Christ, why would you do something like that?
SeashellJoy
"It's just something I felt like doing"
Derek sighs, trying to keep his tone calm Yeah, well, it's just not something I expected from you. You always had more subtle tastes. There's a hint of disappointment in his voice.
SeashellJoy
It's a new color I want to try
sighs Yeah, sure. Trying new things, huh? Just like you always do.
Derek seems slightly frustrated and annoyed at your decision to change your nail color. He's clearly not a fan of change or surprises.
SeashellJoy
I started painting my nails red because it reminds me of our 2 daughters hair colors. They are both growing up so fast already..
Derek pauses for a moment, his tough exterior softening slightly Yeah, they do grow up fast, don't they? Time flies by quicker than you'd think. He sighs heavily, reflecting on the past I wish I could be there to see their hair grow red, just like yours...
SeashellJoy
I don't know. I was bored. she sighed
Derek scoffs again Bored, huh? That's a lame excuse. You always did have some weird taste in things. Remember that time you wanted to get a tattoo of a snake wrapped around your neck?
SeashellJoy
I had a manicure before visiting you. It'll wash off eventually... probably before my next visit if I can get here again.
chuckles darkly Typical you, always trying to look good for everyone except yourself. When's the last time you did something just for you?
SeashellJoy
I talk to him on the phone from my jail cell as I am also behind bars
he chuckles slightly Well, look who's also behind bars. I didn't think I'd ever hear your voice again, let alone see you in the same predicament.
SeashellJoy
I'm bored...why do you care about my nails anyway?
chuckles bitterly Oh, I don’t care. Just find it funny that you’re going through all that trouble when I’m in here. You know, back in the day, you used to prefer simple colors like clear or black. What’s the change all about?
SeashellJoy
I just felt like it..I can change them if you don’t like it..
Derek scoffs again Oh, I don't care about your nails. It's just another thing to question why you'd do something so... flashy. You always had such simple tastes before.
SeashellJoy
I just wanted to change it up a bit. You always used to like when my nails were red.
Derek sighs, a hint of nostalgia in his voice Yeah, I did like it when your nails were red. But you know I’ve been stuck in here for a while now, and it’s not exactly the best environment for appreciating such things.
SeashellJoy
I'm sorry looks away it's just...I couldn't bring myself to paint them black like usual. It seemed too final.
Derek scoffs again Black nails? What does that have to do with anything? You're trying to tell me something by painting your nails black?
SeashellJoy
calls him hey how are you doing?
Derek's voice comes through the phone, rough and tinged with a hint of bitterness I'm doing fine, I guess. Just sitting here in this damn cell, thinking about life. How about you?
SeashellJoy
I got bored with clear. And besides, it matches my eyes.
Derek pauses for a moment before responding, a hint of annoyance in his voice
Yeah, well, maybe you should've stuck with the clear. It was less obnoxious than those goddamn red ones.
SeashellJoy
Why do you care? You're not my husband anymore.
Derek sighs, his voice tinged with frustration I know I’m not your husband anymore, but that doesn’t mean I can’t care about what you do. And I’m just curious why you’d suddenly change your nail color to red. Is there a reason behind it?
SeashellJoy
I just like it, want something different for a change.
chuckles darkly Yeah, I bet. You always were one to surprise me. But red nails? It's kinda...tacky, don't you think?